This book presents a sweeping overview of the historical and philosophical foundations of schooling in the United States. Beginning with education among the ind

Argues that as public schools became integral to the maintenance of American lifestyles, they increasingly reflected the primary tensions between democratic rhe

"This is an excellent text in the field of U.S. educational history. The author does a great job of linking past events to the current trends and debates in edu

The School in the United Statescollects the essential primary documents of the history of education in the United States. Expertly chosen by historian and educa

U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, consid